Blues 2023
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Looks like 6?
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How is it that we have only 5 home games out of 14? I guess we gave up one to Melbourne but we did that last year also, seems a little unfair. Did we give another up to go to Fiji?@Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2023:
How is it that we have only 5 home games out of 14? I guess we gave up one to Melbourne but we did that last year also, seems a little unfair. Did we give another up to go to Fiji?
The reason is indeed the Melbourne round, in which the Blues play their home game against the Brumbies in Melbourne.
The Blues and Crusaders lose a home game to the Melbourne round for a second consecutive year. Not good.
The Brumbies, Waratahs and Reds are lucky for a second year, not to miss out on a home game during the Melbourne round.
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2023:
How is it that we have only 5 home games out of 14? I guess we gave up one to Melbourne but we did that last year also, seems a little unfair. Did we give another up to go to Fiji?
The reason is indeed the Melbourne round, in which the Blues play their home game against the Brumbies in Melbourne.
The Blues and Crusaders lose a home game to the Melbourne round for a second consecutive year. Not good.
The Brumbies, Waratahs and Reds are lucky for a second year, not to miss out on a home game during the Melbourne round.
@Stargazer With that they should be 6 home, 8 away but it still doesn't explain why they are 5 home, 9 away?
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It may be solved. The Blues graphic for the MP game has it as an away game in error. The text version on the Blues site has that game at Eden Park.
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@Stargazer With that they should be 6 home, 8 away but it still doesn't explain why they are 5 home, 9 away?
@Daffy-Jaffy I count 7 home games (including the Melbourne round), and 7 away games.
7 home games:
v Brumbies (Melbourne), Crusaders, Force, Waratahs, Moana Pasifika, Hurricanes and Highlanders7 away games:
v Highlanders, Hurricanes, Chiefs, Rebels, Drua, Crusaders, Reds -
@Daffy-Jaffy I count 7 home games (including the Melbourne round), and 7 away games.
7 home games:
v Brumbies (Melbourne), Crusaders, Force, Waratahs, Moana Pasifika, Hurricanes and Highlanders7 away games:
v Highlanders, Hurricanes, Chiefs, Rebels, Drua, Crusaders, Reds@Stargazer Thanks. See above.
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There was a post in a Northland match thread about Tua moving to the Brumbies next year. Any thoughts on who to replace him with?
Heremaia Murray was in the WTG for pre-season this year, and plays centre and wing.
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They could use Heem and/or Lam in the midfield and look to replace Tua with a young outside back. Along with Murray, Caleb Tangitau or Moses Leo would be excellent options if they could be released from sevens duty. Both very promising youngsters.
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North Harbour's forwards have been pretty solid this year, I wonder how many will get Super Rugby contracts?
Niuia, Tolai, and Lotu Inisi (confirmed) probably have contracts with MP. And Michael Curry may have one too.
Nasilasila was with the Drua, Suafoa was with the Blues, and Kalapu is going to the Force.
Some of the props (Mayhew, Langi, Paea, Fidow) might be worth a look, as would Drake (lock), and the loose forwards Sititi, Melvin, and McGahan. Chlayton Frans from the younger players too.
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North Harbour's forwards have been pretty solid this year, I wonder how many will get Super Rugby contracts?
Niuia, Tolai, and Lotu Inisi (confirmed) probably have contracts with MP. And Michael Curry may have one too.
Nasilasila was with the Drua, Suafoa was with the Blues, and Kalapu is going to the Force.
Some of the props (Mayhew, Langi, Paea, Fidow) might be worth a look, as would Drake (lock), and the loose forwards Sititi, Melvin, and McGahan. Chlayton Frans from the younger players too.
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@Tim Chiefs won the first game 36 - 19, Blues won the 2nd 17 - 12.
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There was a post in a Northland match thread about Tua moving to the Brumbies next year. Any thoughts on who to replace him with?
Heremaia Murray was in the WTG for pre-season this year, and plays centre and wing.
@Tim said in Blues 2023:
There was a post in a Northland match thread about Tua moving to the Brumbies next year. Any thoughts on who to replace him with?
Pretty sure Caleb Tangitau and Moses Leo are incoming
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@Tim said in Blues 2023:
There was a post in a Northland match thread about Tua moving to the Brumbies next year. Any thoughts on who to replace him with?
Pretty sure Caleb Tangitau and Moses Leo are incoming
@Nogusta Outstanding. I think both have huge potential.
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@Tim said in Blues 2023:
There was a post in a Northland match thread about Tua moving to the Brumbies next year. Any thoughts on who to replace him with?
Pretty sure Caleb Tangitau and Moses Leo are incoming
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@Crucial said in Hurricanes 2023:
@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2023:
I've said it here before but B Sullivan gives me massive C Smith vibes. Similar build and a slick pass. That pass to Ardie against the Blues to win was a beaut.
Not as defensively sound as Smith (who is?) but on attack a lot to like.
Can be very hot and cold still though. He has dished up some shocking games at different levels. Hopefully it is all ironing out the wrinkles and he is learning lots because he does have something about him.
His brother needs to get away from the Blues logjam as well but The Highlanders would be his only realistic prospect to get lots of time.
One day we could see them together but the planets don't seem to align that well.If Barrett plays 2nd 5 Sullivan's brother would surely be an option for the starting FB at the Canes. Zarn seems to be a level above his older brother and from the little Ive seen of him better than Love and Moorby.
@Winger said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Crucial said in Hurricanes 2023:
@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2023:
I've said it here before but B Sullivan gives me massive C Smith vibes. Similar build and a slick pass. That pass to Ardie against the Blues to win was a beaut.
Not as defensively sound as Smith (who is?) but on attack a lot to like.
Can be very hot and cold still though. He has dished up some shocking games at different levels. Hopefully it is all ironing out the wrinkles and he is learning lots because he does have something about him.
His brother needs to get away from the Blues logjam as well but The Highlanders would be his only realistic prospect to get lots of time.
One day we could see them together but the planets don't seem to align that well.If Barrett plays 2nd 5 Sullivan's brother would surely be an option for the starting FB at the Canes. Zarn seems to be a level above his older brother and from the little Ive seen of him better than Love and Moorby.
I am a big of Zarn's, but I am yet to be convinced he has the attacking game from 15 that we have become accustomed to. I am not saying he doesn't have an attacking game, but he is more of a facilitator than a finisher. Would his style at 15 be a good fit for the Canes? At the risk of being a broken record, the kid has 10 written all over him.
